The Platte County class is held every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.

Platte County requires 1 in 5 people on duty to have a food handler's certification.

Parking is limited so carpooling is encouraged. Parking is available for physically disabled persons. If you are not disabled please park in the lowest lot (near the Parkville Nature Sanctuary). We like to keep parking spaces nearest the building open to clients with strollers and small children.

A registration form must be completed and delivered to the Platte County Health Department, with payment, prior to class. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!! Registration forms may be delivered in person or mailed to: Platte County Health Department, 212 Marshall Road, Platte City, MO 64079. Registration is also available for the in-person class by calling (816) 858-2412. Payments made be made by credit card over the phone.

Cost: $20.00 non-refundable fee. Late arrivals will not be admitted and must reschedule to attend a future class.

Photo identification is required at the time of class.

The class is held at the Platte County Health Department's Parkville location at:

Have You Received Formal Food Safety Training Elsewhere?

Formal training from an agency other than the Platte County Health Department, Clay County Health Department, or Kansas City, Missouri Health Department will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine if the training meets the Platte County Health Department's requirements regarding registration of food handlers.

If the Platte County Health Department determines that training received elsewhere does meet the requirements, those individuals may become Certified Food Handlers by completing a registration form, paying a $10.00 fee, and obtaining a photo ID from the Platte County Health Department. Photos for this type of certification will be taken at the Platte County Health Department, 1201 East Street, Parkville, Missouri or 212 Marshall Road, Platte City, Missouri Monday-Friday from 8:00 to 4:30 PM. Photos for online certification are also available Monday-Friday from 8:00-4:30.

For more information, contact the Environmental Health Division at (816) 858-2412.

Can't make it to class in person?

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